Seafoam Green #93E9BE
Seafoam green, hex code #93E9BE, is a pale blue-green with a soft, airy look. It is very light and gently saturated, cooler and slightly bluer than mint. Named after the froth on ocean waves, it brings to mind beaches, coastal homes, and mid-century cars and appliances.
Seafoam green has no standard definition or CSS keyword. #93E9BE is one common value; others are grayer or more blue.
| HEX | #93E9BE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 233, 190) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 66%, 75%) | |
| HSV | hsv(150, 37%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 18%, 9%) |
Text on Seafoam Green
Black text reads better on Seafoam Green. Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula: 4.5:1 passes AA for body text, 3:1 passes for large text.
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Colors that go with Seafoam Green
Seafoam Green tints and shades
Tints mix Seafoam Green with white, shades mix it with black, in 15% steps. Copy any code, or open the tint and shade generator for a full scale.
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Seafoam Green color meaning
Seafoam green is a coastal color. It suggests surf, sea glass, and beach houses, with a light, breezy calm that fits summer and travel. Actual sea foam is mostly white, so the name borrows the pale green of shallow water under breaking waves.
It's also a retro shade. Pastel blue-greens like seafoam were popular in the 1950s for cars, kitchen appliances, and electric guitar finishes, so the color can feel nostalgic and a bit playful. Vintage collectors still look for original seafoam finishes on guitars and kitchenware.
Its blue lean makes it more restful than mint, and it often appears in spas, bathrooms, and nurseries where people want something soothing that still has some color. Many people find it easy and relaxing to live with.
How to use Seafoam Green in design
Seafoam green suits beach and travel brands, swimwear, spas, and bath products. It works as a background for sections, cards, and social posts, but it's too pale for text on white. Dark text such as navy, charcoal, or deep teal reads clearly on top. Pair it with coral or peach for warmth, or with navy and white for a classic coastal look. In interiors it fits bathrooms, sunrooms, and beach houses, and it looks good with whitewashed wood and rattan.
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Seafoam Green FAQ
Is seafoam green blue or green?
Seafoam green is a green with a noticeable blue lean. Its hue sits halfway between pure green and cyan, which is why it can look bluish next to mint and greenish next to aqua. Most people describe it as a pale blue-green or a soft aqua-mint.
What colors go with seafoam green?
Coral, peach, and blush give it warmth. Navy, deep teal, and charcoal add contrast for text and accents. Sand, white, and pale wood keep things beachy. For a vintage look, pair seafoam with cream and a pop of cherry red.